We're almost halfway through the season, with the All-Star Break just two weeks away! Here are a few players to consider if you're taking stock of your fantasy squad.
HITTERS
1B Rowdy Tellez, Milwaukee Brewers
Tellez has made this list before, and he is prone to run hot and cold, but lately, he has been on a hot stretch. Tellez has had two multiple-home run games in his last three contests for the Brew Crew. His max exit velocity is in the top 5% of the league, and his expected slugging is in the top 9%. Tellez makes good contact, too, with an expected batting average of .276.
2B/SS Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs
Hoerner may not be a power play, but he has a batting average of .304 in a year where the league batting average is .242. He also has sprint speed in the top 8% of the league and six stolen bases this season. Hoerner has been seeing the ball especially well of late, with a .400 batting average and six runs scored across the past two weeks of play.
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3B Evan Longoria, San Francisco Giants
Evan Longoria still plays baseball? Yep. And he can still play it well, too. Longoria is clicking as of late with a .324 batting average and three homers across the past two weeks for the Giants.
OF/1B Alex Kirilloff, St Louis Cardinals
If only Alex Kirilloff could stay healthy! We could expect more weeks like we've seen in the 12 games since his recall. In these last 12 contests, Kirilloff is hitting .333 with six-extra base hits, including one home run Wednesday vs. Cleveland. We have been waiting for this Kirilloff to deliver.
OF Juan Yepez, St. Louis Cardinals
Yepez made this list before, and he's back as he's been pouring on the power as of late. The rookie outfielder is now batting .333 with four homers and four doubles across the last eleven games. His max exit velocity is in the top 5% of the league, and on the season, Yepez has nine home runs and a .284 batting average. If you need some pop that won't kill your batting average, Yepez could be your guy.
OF Andrew McCutchen, Milwaukee Brewers
Speaking of old guys (sorry, Evan), I still love Cutch. The 35-year-old has been on a tear lately, hitting .302 with 13 hits, nine runs scored, and three homers across the past two weeks.
